Real Estate
Planned Downtown Development Loses 75% Of Its Apartments
Seven-story building replaced by townhomes.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
WCD Committee Backs Convention Hotel, But Punts on Financing, Location
Big questions remain about viability of $500 million hotel project.
Apr 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Salary Revealed for New Housing Authority Leader
Harold Ince takes on HUD sanctions, financial turmoil and key vacancies at HACM.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Large Mural Planned for Key Third Ward Building
'Portal to the Past' would honor Commission Row history.
Apr 15th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Northwestern Mutual Investment Will Seed Construction of 90 Homes
Affordable housing effort targeted at Amani neighborhood.
Apr 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Buy, Demolish Third Ward Swing Bridge
'Pretty complicated,' multi-party discussion underway on future of bridge.
Apr 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Can 31-Story Mass Timber Tower Project Be Revived?
Developer exploring options. While city still seeks redevelopment of neighboring site.
Apr 14th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Cream City Brick Matters
On Milwaukee Day, pause to admire the building material that gives the city its nickname.
Apr 14th, 2026 by Ben Tyjeski
Oak Creek Affordable Subdivision Moving Forward
County planning to build 50 single-family homes in first-ever affordable subdivision.
Apr 14th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Redesigning City’s Only Riverfront Boat Launch
Proposal would improve public access for boats and non-boaters alike.
Apr 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Officials Break Ground on Deer District Apartments
Vacant city block will soon feature affordable housing.
Apr 9th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
See Designs for New Courthouse
County close to final conceptual plans for $490 million courthouse project.
Apr 9th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Port Washington Passes Referendum On Data Center Deals
Requires voter approval for development incentives of $10 million or more.
Apr 8th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Rockwell Automation Plans Mega Factory in New Berlin
Milwaukee company will build 1-million-square-foot 'factory of the future.'
Apr 7th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
What Closing Four Milwaukee TIF Districts Really Means For Your Tax Bill
The end of Hilton, Midtown, Grand Avenue and Granville Station districts brings savings and a lesson in property taxes.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
How Could Milwaukee Finance A Convention Headquarters Hotel?
And has the Wisconsin Center District had a plan all along?
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Subsidies Proposed For Two Affordable Housing Developments
Proposals include former hospital, land owned by sausage company.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Amazingly High Cost of Housing
Why the American Dream is becoming impossible in Wisconsin.
Apr 1st, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor’s Message To Milwaukee – Home Is Where City Policy Starts
State of the City address spotlights housing.
Mar 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Despite Objection, Milwaukee Approves Laser Scanning Requirement
Demolishing a historic building will now require an additional step.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
